The Bach Fellowship Inc
Accepts applications
The Bach Fellowship Inc is a private foundation in Takoma Park, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$150,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 3 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Alexandre Debs 115 Prospect Street Rosenkranz Hall, Room 311, New Haven, CT 06520 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 432-3948, alexandre.debs@yale.edu |
| What to submit | To apply, students should send in a cv, a dissertation prospectus, a writing sample, and a letter of recommendation |
| Deadlines | February 15 |
| Restrictions | The stan i. Bach fellowship funds one year of doctoral dissertation research and writing for advanced graduate students at the university of chicago or yale university, working on some aspects of the united states congress, the national legislative assembly of another country, or a comparative study of two or more national legislative assemblies. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Dissertation grant | $50,000 |
| Individual | Dissertation grant | $50,000 |
| Individual | Dissertation grant | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Rybicki
- Richard S Beth
- Steven S Smith
Questions people ask
Does The Bach Fellowship Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15.
How much does The Bach Fellowship Inc give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Bach Fellowship Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Rybicki (Board Member), Richard S Beth (Board Member) and Steven S Smith (Board Member).